Friends of Limpsfield Common – call for volunteers

The fabulous Friends of Limpsfield Common is a dedicated group of around 40 volunteers who meet every week to help the National Trust to keep Limpsfield Common and surrounds in great condition so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. They are always in need of more help, and meet on Thursdays for clearing and other work around the Limpsfield Common area. 

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Helping a Tree Bumblebee in need

Yesterday morning, Friday, Christine Sofianos of Forge Cottages in Limpsfield found a very groggy Tree Bumblebee queen in her garden and gave it sustenance to help it on its way.  The warm weather is bringing out the Bumblebees from hibernation, but they still struggle with the cold mornings.  Continue reading “Helping a Tree Bumblebee in need”

Don’t Miss: Antiques & Collectibles – tomorrow, Limpsfield

Limpsfield Antiques & Collectibles Fair is tomorrow,  Saturday, March 18th 2017 9.30 – 3.00PM, St Peter’s Church Hall.  Continue reading “Don’t Miss: Antiques & Collectibles – tomorrow, Limpsfield”

Britain in bloom 2017 keeps harmony and hedgehogs in Limpsfield!

Spring is in the air and it’s time to think about flowers and planting for this summer’s Britain in Bloom entry for Limpsfield! This year, the theme is ‘Harmony’ and colours are pastel shades of pink, blues, purples and whites.   Continue reading “Britain in bloom 2017 keeps harmony and hedgehogs in Limpsfield!”

Limpsfield Parish News – 30 Years Young!

St Peter’s Church Parish News is 30 years old this year.  Whether you’re a member of the St Peter’s congregation, a staunch atheist, or somewhere in between, the little Parish News magazine that pops through the letterbox at the beginning of every season always contains interesting articles, what’s on and valuable info on community goings-on.   Continue reading “Limpsfield Parish News – 30 Years Young!”

Surrey Dance School pupils triumph in ballet exams

Limpsfield dance teacher Tarryn Leigh Owen took 19 of her Surrey Dance School pupils to London to dance in their ballet exams. All the dancers received either Distinctions (80-100 per cent) or Merits (over 70 per cent).  Continue reading “Surrey Dance School pupils triumph in ballet exams”

Hazelwood’s first ever Inter-house Pancake Day Race

Hazelwood School, Limpsfield, ran its first ever Inter-house Pancake Day Race on Tuesday and it was a hugely competitive event with each participant having to complete a lap of a special track, flipping a pancake three times either before, during or at the end of the race. Victory went in the end to Dowling House.
Words and photo: Kevin Black. 

DON’T MISS: Arcadia String Quartet & Amid Peled this Saturday at Hazelwood School  

If you’re a classical music fan, do not miss the opportunity to see one of the world’s most exciting string quartets play at Hazelwood School this Saturday, March 4th for the Oxted & Limpsfield Music Society prior to their Wigmore Hall concert on Sunday 5th March.

As an extra treat, the amazing Arcadia Quartet, who have played and won awards all over the world, will be joined by renowned cellist, Amit Peled to perform Schubert’s String Quintet In C Major. Continue reading “DON’T MISS: Arcadia String Quartet & Amid Peled this Saturday at Hazelwood School  “

Chat with Limpsfield’s Domestic-Chef, aka Chef Normski

Norman Wilkinson, aka Chef Normski is a Scottish IT Consultant-turned-Chef and caterer, who lives in Detillens Lane and whose company, Domestic-Chef Limited has recently taken over the catering franchise for the North Downs Golf Club.

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Join Peter Rabbit’s Easter Egg Hunt for George & The Giant Pledge

Over the Easter Weekend, there will be some very special Easter Egg hunts around the “Homes for Woodland Creatures”, Ridlands Grove, Limpsfield Chart, in aid of the George & The Giant Pledge for The Royal Marsden. This is the charity pledge set up by the parents of courageous little cancer fighter, George Woodall.
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